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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 564.72 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 564.72 and 269.28 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 564.72 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/564.72 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 564.72 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 152,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,067.80/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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